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Brainchild Bio Launches to Expedite CAR T-cell Therapy Development
A new biotech company called BrainChild Bio was created by Seattle Children’s Clinic. The company’s focus is a CAR T-cell therapy initiative aimed at treating
Seattle biotech hub pursues ‘DNA typewriter’ tech with $75M from tech billionaires
The Seattle Hub for Synthetic Biology (the Hub), a new biotech company specializing in self-monitoring cells, received $75 million to support its collaboration with University
The Top 50 Women Leaders of Seattle for 2023
Nadia Dac, Omeros Corporation’s chief commercial officer, was named one of the top 50 women leaders of Seattle by Women We Admire. Dac has nearly
AstraZeneca, AI biologics firm Absci tie up on cancer drug
Biotech company Absci, based in Vancouver, Washington, is teaming up with AstraZeneca to create antibody therapeutics to combat cancer. The deal is worth over $200
Lumen Bioscience Announces $5.5 Million Funding to Support New Research Program for Mucosal Vaccine Platform Technology
Seattle-based biotech company Lumen Bioscience (Lumen) received $5.5 million from the U.S. Department of Defense to support its research and development of needleless vaccines. Lumen’s
Careers in Biotech: Creating Change and Opportunity
Snehal Patel, Head of Technical Operations at Sana Biotechnology (Sana), discusses his day-to-day work, his experience living and working in Washington, and his passion for
Paul Allen foundation awards millions for biological research
The Paul G. Allen Family Foundation, based in Seattle, is awarding roughly $10.5 million to several research initiatives. Established in 1988, the foundation funds projects
Phase Genomics Advances Breakthrough Cytogenomics with the Element AVITI System for Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Seattle-based biotech company Phase Genomics released new data from its OncoTerra platform and ATIVI sequencing system, which aim to provide innovative, rapid risk assessment for
Biotech around the World: The West Coast of the United States
GEN, Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News, begins its Biotech around the World series with a feature on the West Coast of the United States. Through
University of Wash. Bothell and Cascadia College celebrate new STEM-focused Innovation Hall
The University of Washington Bothell and Cascadia College announced at a celebratory event their shared Innovation Hall, which will support students specializing in chemistry, computer
New website helps engineers find biomedical challenges that crown winning algorithms
Seattle nonprofit Sage Bionetworks released a new site called OpenChallenges that allows users to post biomedical challenges and potential algorithmic solutions. The free site meets
Lincoln Property Company’s Nearly 200,000 SQFT Life Science Building in Seattle Tops Out
Lincoln Property Company (LPC) and Intercontinental Real Estate Corporation celebrated the topping out of a new life science building in Seattle. Located at 222 Fifth